The latest installment in the Toy Story franchise, Toy Story 5, has maintained its position at the top of the box office, earning $70 million in domestic ticket sales and $89.1 million overseas. This brings the film’s global total to $585 million after just two weeks of release.
Supergirl Disappoints
In contrast, the newly released Supergirl film has failed to impress, opening with $38 million in U.S. and Canadian theaters and an additional $30 million in overseas markets. Directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock as the titular character, the film has received poor reviews from critics and audiences alike, with a 56% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a “B-” CinemaScore.
The underwhelming performance of Supergirl is not an isolated incident, as the box office for superhero movies has seen a significant decline in recent years. According to David A. Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm FranchiseRe, the genre has experienced a downturn of approximately $3.5 billion annually from its highs in 2017-2019.
Other Notable Releases
Other notable releases this weekend include the latest installment in the Jackass franchise, Jackass: Best and Last, which opened with a modest $8.4 million, and the micro-budget horror film Obsession, which continued to hold strong with $9.8 million in its seventh weekend of release.
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